Maltman
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About Maltman
On Renfield Street near Central Station, Maltman is a Victorian pub with a large dining area serving brasserie-style food. The kitchen runs to steak pie and haggis, neeps and tatties, with haggis pie in peppercorn sauce among the plates on offer. Thistly Cross cider joins a wide selection of draft beer at the bar, and staff bring orders to the table. Weekends bring a DJ, and the bar gets busy with a wait on Saturday nights. Dogs are welcome in the room. Families with young kids can visit in the afternoons, though no children are allowed after 8pm.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingUsually difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak pie, haggis neeps and tatties, thistly cross cider and gin and tonics.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak pie, haggis neeps and tatties, thistly cross cider and gin and tonics.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the steak pie and haggis, neeps and tatties as standout plates, with one reviewer also praising the haggis pie's peppercorn sauce alongside chips. The pub's atmosphere draws steady praise too, from a Saturday night soundtrack and DJ to quick bar service even when busy, and drink recommendations range from a recommended cider to well-poured gin and tonics and a crisp pint. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful, offering food and drink suggestions and making visitors feel at home. One reviewer found weekend music louder than expected, though noted it might be typical for the venue. A more pointed complaint comes from a Saturday afternoon visitor who found the pub noisy and busy with families and young children present, though that reviewer still called the drink selection and bar service good. Overall, food portions are described as generous and prices as reasonable, with more than one reviewer saying they'd return for another meal.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the steak pie and haggis, neeps and tatties as standout plates, with one reviewer also praising the haggis pie's peppercorn sauce alongside chips. The pub's atmosphere draws steady praise too, from a Saturday night soundtrack and DJ to quick bar service even when busy, and drink recommendations range from a recommended cider to well-poured gin and tonics and a crisp pint. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful, offering food and drink suggestions and making visitors feel at home. One reviewer found weekend music louder than expected, though noted it might be typical for the venue. A more pointed complaint comes from a Saturday afternoon visitor who found the pub noisy and busy with families and young children present, though that reviewer still called the drink selection and bar service good. Overall, food portions are described as generous and prices as reasonable, with more than one reviewer saying they'd return for another meal.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Wonderful service with a crisp, refreshing pint. Will 100% return for a meal. Love it.”
- Google user
“A wonderful pub for a quick or longer stay! We went nearly everyday our entirely stay and were never boring of any food or drink. The staff is friendly, helps out if you have any questions or need recommendations. Foodportions are big enough after a day wandering around the city. Thistly Cross is one of the best ciders, so give it a try when you hop in! The music on weekends was a little bit loud but maybe it's absolutely normal and me as a tourist wasn't used to it.”
- Google user
“We were in when it was quiet, no games on, but very friendly staff and quick service. I had the haggis, neeps and tatties. Twas fantastic! My husband had the steak pie, and he said it was really good.”
- Google user
“Excellent service from Karen and her team. I was there last night and staff were friendly, professional, and genuinely kind - making me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. Great customer service and a credit to the company. Highly recommend.”
- Google user
“Wait staff and food were fabulous. They made us feel at home and made appropriate suggestions for drinks and a meal.”
Highlights
“Traditional Victorian pub with large dining area serving brasserie-style food plus DJs at weekends.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Food at bar
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Arcade games
- Beer
- Dancing
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaltmanReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.21,629 | — | steak pie, haggis neeps and tatties, thistly cross cider |
| Kitty O'Shea's | 4.41,317 | 0.2 mi | live music, bouncers denying entry, guinness |
| Times Square GlasgowReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 3.8957 | 0.4 mi | highland burger with haggis, cajun chicken pasta, table service issues |
| The Old Toll BarWheelchair accessible | 4.7658 | 1.1 mi | victorian/original interior, beamish on tap, craft beer selection |
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